Civic Group Reports -- Sunday August 21, 2011

Concerned Mothers of Stapleton, in conjunction with Janet G. Robinson, the Kwanzaa Lady, met yesterday morning at a park near PS 14. They discussed their trip to Riverbank State Park, where they picnicked and watched their children Rollerblade, splash in three outdoor pools and play in the playground. The group discussed plans for its monthly birthday party, which was held yesterday evening at the Stapleton park. Another is scheduled for the last Saturday of each month, including Sept. 24, at Silver Lake Park. A back-to-school party will be held mid-September.

Commander Anthony DeNatale opened the meeting last night of the American Legion of Richmond County, held in the West Brighton headquarters of the Joseph F. Merrell Post #1368, and District 2 Commander Frank Peters was in attendance. The group discussed attend the Father Vincent Capodanno memorial mass on Aug. 28, 9 a.m., in the Fort Wadsworth chapel. Legionnaires will also attend the annual POW-MIA ceremony sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 421 on Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. The Richmond County installation of officers for 2011-2012 will be held Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Staaten, West Brighton. The cost is $60 per person; the deadline is Sept. 7. For additional information contact Dennis McLoone at 718-698-1976. The next meeting will be held Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m.